Read the Room

Today’s meditation was skipped.

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China Tarot - Ten of Cups and Mushroom AffirmationsDaily Mental Health Prompt: Seek a positive message to carry with you throughout the day and offer perspective.

Today’s draw is the Ten of Cups, which is traditionally a representation of feelings of completion, connection with others and harmony in those connections, and is often considered as the “happy family” card.

The Ten of Cups has then been combined with the Tremella affirmation card from the Mushroom Affirmations deck, which says,  says, “A time to be fluid. There’s a beauty to softness and restoration.”

When you go with the flow instead of fighting at every turn, happiness and harmony become easier to obtain. This doesn’t mean that you need to give up your values or shift your moral compass… or even give up on the things that you enjoy. All it means is that you are more willing to flow with the energy around you instead of applying your monumental stubbornness to every step of the way.

The message in today’s cards is a reminder to “read the room”. Instead of coming into a situation, all flash and bang, and filled with oppositional energy, take a moment to read the room and try and match the energy that’s already there. You’ll find there is find more harmony and goodwill that may come your way as a result.

DECK USED:  CHINA TAROT AND MUSHROOM AFFIRMATIONS

#DiscordTarotholicsNov2025 Challenge
Prompt for November 30th
: Grab a spread of your choice you’re curious about… and give it a go!
The @owlandbonestarot #78DaysOfTarotSpreads Challenge
The World Spread

The World Oracle Reading with Rune Dragons Ancient Americans and Rune Dragons Ancient Egypt

What have you completed or integrated?

Eb – This card speaks of being ready to continue on your journey. The time for stagnancy is over and growth as a foot. You’re ready to take these steps that will move you along your path and make the choices needed to actually get you moving in the first place.

How are you honoring your growth?

Tláloc – You were putting more effort into rolling with the punches instead of trying to fight back against them. As a result, you’ve become a bit rusty at adaptability and you’re working on reviving that quality within yourself.

Where do you feel whole?

Chalchihuitl – You have recently found a more honest connection with the true values in your life; including who and what really matters. Acknowledging these things creates a mindset of gratitude that you are basking in at the moment.

What chapter is closing with grace?

Ōlmēcatl – Life has asked a lot of you of late. Your resiliency and perseverance has been tested again and again. The challenges have been monumental, and you have been proving your strength and the power of your will repeatedly along the way. Things are going to calm down a bit now. This is not to say there still won’t be challenges, but they will be… a bit less challenging.

What new horizon calls you forward?

Atum – Remember to put rest before you try new challenges. This creates a better balance by allowing you to recuperate and reflect on what you have accomplished before moving forward onto the next thing.

Other elements included in this reading:
Staghorn Sumac for Connecting with Nature and the Wild Within
Carnelian Agate for Inner Drive and Focusing On Aspirations

Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: RUNE DRAGONS ANCIENT AMERICAS AND RUNE DRAGONS ANCIENT EGYPT

@LightningWildflower November Tarot Challenge
Earth and Water “The Tens” Prompts for November 28th thru 30th

Tarot Reading with the China Tarot and Auspicious Art for the Year of the Snake 2025 Playing CardsTen of Pentacles

What legacy do I want to create for myself, my family, or my community?

Ace of Hearts, King of Cups, Nine of Hearts – A legacy of emotional support and healing between these three aspects of your life (yourself, family, community). Discovering new ways to spread compassion and emotional support in order to create a greater sense of fulfillment not just for yourself, but for others as well.

Ten of Cups

How can I cultivate more joy and harmony?

Seven of Hearts, Page of Wands, Ten of Spades – Stop choosing to allow struggle and strife to dictate how you feel about those things that you enjoy. These things should be a source of comfort and motivation for you during dark times, not something that is set aside during those more difficult moments.

What parts of my life do I find most satisfying and fulfilling?

Jack of Spades, Knight of Pentacles, Ace of Clubs – Those times when you take your time and allow yourself to thoroughly explore a potential interest and learn new things along the way. Although the time involved itself can be frustrating, you find a great deal of joy in the journey of discovery.

Other elements included in this reading:
Beech Pod for Realizations that Foster Personal Growth
Foraged Parmeliaceae Lichen for a “Breath of Fresh Air”
Scotch Pine Cone for Purging Negative Influences
Dried Rhododendron Leaf for Fostering Confidence
Japanese Cherry Leaf as a Reminder of Life’s Fleeting Moments

Selenite for Purification and drawing in Positive Energy

DECK USED: CHINA TAROT AND AUSPICIOUS ART FOR THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE PLAYING CARDS 2025 EDITION

Daily Self Kindness

This is a catch up post, and I’m not entirely sure what the self kindness was for this day.

❤️ Self Care Saturday (On a Sunday)

These Saturday readings are (not usually) bearing in on any one thing or event in my life, as the question used is asking for a more general outlook. This is a self care exercise, and is not meant as a predictive reading… although that, too, happens on occasion.

The question is… What do I need to focus for self-care through the week ahead?

Self Care Saturday Tarot Reading with the Bonestone & Earthflesh Tarot and Echoes of the Wood Oracle

EarthThe Emperor – Sometimes when you take on the mantle of leadership, even though there are others that follow you, you still feel like you’re alone. It’s important to remember that when you lead well, others will be there to pick you up when you need it.

AirQueen of Swords – It’s absolutely always okay to stand up for what matters to you. Method is important, though. Use strategy to get things to go your way instead of just “being a bitch”. That sass and spark attitude is not always the shortcut that it seems like it’d be.

WaterKing of Cups – Emotional support from others, especially from Gideon, is going to be a high priority this week in order to keep your emotional balance. Make sure you are reaching out for that support when you need it.

FireThe World atop Death – Sometimes endings are just that… endings. Other times they are a doorway to something else. Try considering endings as a liminal space. There’s a lot of potential there if you’re open to it.

WaningHarvest and Germination – This week ahead isn’t about what you can get out of it, nor about what you can begin to sprout in your life.

WaxingSong and Frost – Instead, put your focus on preparing for a time of dormancy and keeping things lighthearted.

Take Away – The depression you just started to recover from is still looking for a way in. You need to take care to lean on your support instead of trying to shoulder everything yourself. Look for ways to lift yourself up, and be open to experiences that you will enjoy.  These experiences will help you in your recovery and in recuperation as well.

DECKS USED: BONESTONE & EARTHFLESH TAROT AND ECHOES OF THE WOOD ORACLE

Gideon’s Challenge – Grumpy Gus

Angry JeepGrumpy Gus

Pouty
grumpy
full of sass
I really just wanna
kick some ass
and stomp my foot
and then sit down
and scowl
and sulk
with an unhappy frown
until I’m able to
finally calm down

maybe I need a nap?

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